Make it fun. Find ways to make healthy snacks more enjoyable. Fruit or veggies on a stick, cheese cut into shapes with a cookie cutter, celery with cream cheese and raisins (ants on a log), cut sandwiches into shapes. Any way to make it more enjoyable and encourage healthy eating.
Keep it small. Even the older kids don’t require a 4-course meal packed into their lunch box. We tend to send too much food and wonder why so much comes home with them. Children tend to socialize during lunch and break times. A good rule of thumb is to pack what you would serve them if they were home for lunch, typically it wouldn’t be so large. A healthy lunch and two small snacks seem to do it.
Keep it simple. When did we feel the need to all become Martha Stewart? Time is a premium as parents and we don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Children are not expecting a five star lunch. Be sure to include fruits, veggies, proteins & whole grains. Simple real foods that keep hunger at bay. Purchase a bento box and a thermos, this allows for packing dips for veggies and hot lunch ideas.
Keep it simple. When did we feel the need to all become Martha Stewart? Time is a premium as parents and we don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. Children are not expecting a five star lunch. Be sure to include fruits, veggies, proteins & whole grains. Simple real foods that keep hunger at bay. Purchase a bento box and a thermos, this allows for packing dips for veggies and hot lunch ideas.
How to Pack Healthy Lunches Kids Will Eat
If you are like most parents, the thought of packing another lunch for the kids seems daunting, we get bored or uninspired making them as quickly as they do eating them. Not to mention the disappointment we feel when the entire lunch comes home untouched. What’s a parent to do? No matter how old your kids are the following tips are sure to help keep tummy’s happy all day and parents happy at the end of the day when lunch boxes are returned home empty!
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Involve your child. When children have a say as to what is going into their lunches they are more likely to eat them. Involve them in every step, grocery shopping, meal preparation and recipe ideas. Search the web together for healthy recipe ideas or visit your local library for cookbooks written for kids, there are many. This will not only provide an excellent opportunity to teach your child about healthy eating & set them on the right path for life, but may also inspire some future chef’s.
The Combine is here and I am feeling ready. All the sacrifices that have been made through these last few months have all been preparing for this weekend. It has been filled with a strict nutrition plan, and countless hours on the field and in the gym. With Larry’s Combine prep program I feel that I am as prepared as I could be. This last week in Burlington, was the final preparation in order to get ready for the combine. It was focused primarily on technique and making sure my body is primed for this weekend. With The help of Larry, the SST Burlington team, and Steve Bodanis they have prepared me for success and I am looking forward to an exciting weekend in Toronto.
Mercer E Timmis
Haskayne School of Business ’17
Risk Management: Insurance and Finance
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Consume enough dietary protein. This is something we often neglect, especially women. Aim for one ounce of dietary protein for every kilogram of body weight. Protein should be included at every meal.
Get outside. With the weather improving now is the time to dust off those walking shoes. Get out for a run, brisk or leisure walk knowing that summer is just around the corner!
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Over the past 10 weeks I’ve had the unbelievable pleasure of working with Canada’s top training facility, Sports Specific Training. Not only have I had the pleasure of training with some of the top athletes in Canada, but I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked and coached alongside Larry Jusdanis and his amazing team including Steve Bodanis, John Blair, Dave McDowell and Sean Stewart. Over the past 10 weeks we’ve seen tremendous improvements in my physical shape and strength, which has significantly helped me prepare for the individual tests and on field work that will take place the combine. Choosing to stay in Burlington and train here wasn’t easy but I knew if I wanted to continue to chase my dream of playing at the next level and having an impact at the next level, that this is where I had to be. As my combine training comes to an end, I would like to thank Larry and Steve and SST for the time and effort they put in with me trying to prepare me for this huge event. I’m ready and I’m beyond excited for this incredible opportunity. LETS GO!
– Brett Blaszko
Summer body ready thru eating more fat??
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Drink enough water everyday. A good rule of thumb is to try and consume half your body weight in ounces of water every day. Do not wait until you are thirsty, be pro active. Even a 2 % decrease in bodily water content can trigger many health problems. This is perhaps the easiest thing people can do to improve their well being.
Consume enough good fats. Dietary fat is not the enemy. The body needs healthy fats to lose fat. Be sure to consume healthy fats with every meal. Omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, seeds, avocado, flax seeds, coconut oil, etc.
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How can lemons aid in a ripped Summer Beach Body?
Appropriate nutritional supplements. Nutritional supplements are an essential part of a well balanced lifestyle program. Often times supplements are something we neglect, especially during the winter. As an example, lack of sunlight in the winter, deprives the body of sufficient vitamin D.
Start your day with lemon water. Before you consume anything else in the morning, have a glass of water with the juice of half a fresh squeezed lemon. This will wake up your digestive system & prepare it for the day.
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